Discovering an Author's Purpose
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
81
Have you ever read 'Green Eggs and Ham' by Dr. Seuss? It's a fun story, but it's not just about Sam-I-Am being silly. Dr. Seuss wrote it to teach us a lesson about trying new things. That's his purpose. When we read, we can try to understand the author's purpose. It might be to entertain us with a funny story, inform us about something new, or persuade us to think differently. Understanding the author's purpose helps us understand the story better.
Question 1
What is the main lesson from 'Green Eggs and Ham'?
A
To have fun
B
To try new things
Explanation. The main lesson from 'Green Eggs and Ham' is about trying new things.
C
To eat green eggs and ham
D
To be silly
E
To read more books
Question 2
The word 'purpose' in this context means?
A
The reason something is done
Explanation. In this context, 'purpose' means the reason something is done.
B
A type of food
C
A type of animal
D
A room in a house
E
A color
Question 3
What might be the author's purpose in a funny story?
A
To make us sad
B
To make us scared
C
To make us bored
D
To make us laugh
Explanation. The author's purpose in a funny story is usually to entertain us, which means to make us laugh.
E
To make us angry
Question 4
What can help us understand the story better?
A
Knowing the author's hair color
B
Knowing the author's favorite food
C
Understanding the author's purpose
Explanation. Understanding the author's purpose helps us understand the story better because it reveals why the author wrote the story and what they wanted to communicate.
D
Knowing the author's favorite animal
E
Knowing where the author lives
Question 5
Is 'Green Eggs and Ham' a story to inform us about something new?
A
Yes, it's about a new kind of food
B
Yes, it's about a new place
C
No, it's about trying new things
Explanation. 'Green Eggs and Ham' is not a story to inform us about something new, it's a story to teach us about trying new things.
D
Yes, it's about a new animal
E
Yes, it's about a new game
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